Non-Muslims' Constitution Fears
Religious minorities concerned about prospect of enlarged role for Islam in new constitution.
Religious minorities concerned about prospect of enlarged role for Islam in new constitution.
Negotiations on key issues extended after failure to meet deadline.
Shia visitors to holy city pushing up real estate prices.
Arabs and Turkomans in Kirkuk fear campaign of detentions and intimidation designed to drive them out.
Proponents of federalism say it will ensure equal rights and opportunities across Iraq, but Sunnis remain to be convinced.
Voting on constitution delayed again because of disputes on issues ranging from federalism to de-Baathification.
Government is forced to address the paradox of fuel shortages in an oil-rich country.
Women in Iraqi Kurdistan worry that the wording of the draft charter could open the way to Sharia law.